Canadian Cyclist is visiting Belgian bicycle manufacturer Ridley Bikes, as part of a 10 day trip through the land of beer, mussels, chocolate and, of course bikes. We will be providing ongoing reports from the trip over the next 10 days, but here are a few photos from today's factory tour at one of Belgium's leading bike companies.

Ridley moved into this new facility earlier this year, quadrupling their floorspace

2011 Helium road frames being prepped for the new year

A world's first look: the custom paint job of Belgian road champion Stijn Devolder's bike for the new Vacansoleil ProTeam squad. Even the team doesn't get to see these until next week